West Allis Central High School Fund

The most recent recipients of the West Allis Central High School Fund Scholarship are Cayla Ruarke and Katherine Wardinski. Read comments from Cayla and Katherine below.

Cayla Ruarke

What are you most excited about starting or experiencing at UW-Platteville?

Track and Field, Cross Country, being on my own for the first time, and meeting new people

What interests and/or hobbies do you have?

I love to sing and write. I enjoy playing video games, and when I'm not I enjoy running.

Cayla's Thank You Note

I thank the donors for giving me this schooarship. It means a lot to me considering every dollar counts because I have to pay this all on my own, and I am so happy to receive this.

Katherine Wardinski

What are you most excited about starting or experiencing at UW-Platteville?

I am looking forward to learning lots of new things during my classes and gaining new experiences at Platteville! I’m excited to be a part of the Women in STEM living learning community and can’t wait to meet other students who share similar interests. I hope to be involved with Engineers Without Borders and the Society of Women Engineers. I am looking forward to running on the cross country and track teams as well.

What interests and/or hobbies do you have?

I consider myself a “crunchy” nature loving person. I enjoy spending time outdoors, being at our family cottage, and taking road trips. I love to be active; I am a runner and an avid bicyclist. I love music and play both the piano and clarinet. I am very dedicated to my school work and I love gaining new knowledge and reading books.

Katherine's Thank You Note

I would like to thank the donors for their generosity in supporting my education. Receiving this scholarship will help me be able to afford my education and will enable to me to pursue my goals and passions for an environmental engineering degree. I am very honored that my dedication and involvement as a student has been recognized. Thank you again!